Friday, May 17, 2013

See Dolley Madison's red velvet dress, recently returned from an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. The newly preserved Madison carriage trunk and other items will also be on display. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. Closed on Mondays.

UNCG is offering a free 8-month exercise program for people who qualify to take part in aresearch study. Interested individuals must be between 50-65 years of age and have a family history ofAlzheimer’s disease. If interested, they should go to the website for the Physical Activity and Alzheimer’sDisease study which is at www.paadstudy.org

The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) invites you to participate in the 7th Annual Triad Commute Challenge 2013. The Triad Commute Challenge is a public awareness campaign designed to encourage people to try an alternative form of transportation besides driving alone at least once between April 6th and July 6th. Last year over 5,000 people took the Triad Commute Challenge and committed to switch from a single passenger vehicle to an alternative transportation solution like walking, biking, using public transportation, carpooling, vanpooling, or teleworking which at least once during the campaign which translates into an emissions reduction of 2,900 tons and saving more than $759,000 in fuel. Sharing the ride means not only cleaner air but also a healthier community and a more vibrant economy. Visit us online to register and learn more.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Museum of Anthropology (Exhibit)Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

As the MOA commemorates its 50th year, this student-curated retrospective exhibit showcases the Museum’s history through a detailed timeline featuring photographs from the institutional archives and artifacts from around the world. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.

This Beautiful World (Exhibit)Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

This touring exhibit features the work of photographer and world traveler Robert Radin. It contains images of the people and landscapes of six continents, a presentation of Radin’s life work selected from more than 6,000 photos. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.

MOA’s new permanent exhibit provides an overview of the ceramics produced by families at the Changsha Kilns during the Tang Dynasty more than one thousand years ago. The exhibit puts Tang ceramics into their historical, geographic, and cultural context. The Tang Dynasty was a time of peace, prosperity, and acceptance in China, during which Changsha ceramics and other goods were traded to reach as far away as western Asia and Africa. The exhibit features more than 100 spectacular ceramic objects from the MOA’s Lam Collection. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.

Face the World Foundation (FTW) iscurrently registering volunteer hostfamilies now till 06/15/2013 for the Fall semester of high school. Host families provide a loving home, meals and a bed. FTW provides a Community Representative for thehost family and the student duringtheir time here in the USA.Make Dreams Happen!Contact Shelli at 888-389-1006x104or email at shelli@facetheworld.orgwww.facetheworld.org

All in the Family (Exhibit)Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Gateway Gallery at The Enrichment Center

Opening reception for two exhibitions. "All in the Family" will showcase a variety of media by the Artists of Gateway Studios along with their family members from the Winston-Salem area and New York. A retrospective in celebration of The Enrichment Center's 30th Anniversary will highlight the Center's evolution from its initial focus on crafts to current fine arts emphasis. Live music by the Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble. Call 737-6832 for more information.

The Yadkin Arts Council in partnership with the Town of Yadkinville will host a summer event series- Third Fridays in Yadkinville- which will run from May-August. The series will feature music, games, and family fun. The dates for the event series are: May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, and August 16th. All events are free and open to the public. Questions regarding event information can be forwarded to Paul Lowe, Town Planner- Town of Yadkinville, at (336) 679-8732.